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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

Moderate

4.6

(22)

56

hikers

Middleham Castle – Middleham Castle loop from Leyburn

03:29

12.8km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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4.27 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The market town of Middleham's cobbled streets, charming tearooms and interesting galleries are the perfect end to a day rambling in the Yorkshire Dales. Nestled between the Rivers Ure and …

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2

4.44 km

The Dante Arms

Highlight • Pub

This 16th century Inn is full of character and fitting for a pub in Middleham which is famous for its many Racehorse yards

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3

4.55 km

Priory Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

This tea room has been closed for 3 years. Suggest this is deleted

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4

4.76 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The 'Windsor of the North', Middleham Castle is a striking and evocative ruin. The sight of it is unmistakable and impressive as you approach the market town of Middleham. It …

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5

5.02 km

Middleham Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Six Dales Trail only launched in 2010. It starts in Otley and meanders across the entire Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to finish here at Middleham. So …

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6

6.35 km

River Cover — Stepping-Stone Crossing

Highlight • Bridge

Delightful spot on the river with stepping stones to cross.

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7

7.48 km

Stone Bridge over the River Ure

Highlight • River

8.79 km

Spennithorne Wood

Forest

9

11.3 km

Harmby Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Leyburn is a good spot for lunch!

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B

12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.29 km

4.02 km

2.35 km

1.12 km

778 m

264 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

3.31 km

2.46 km

1.27 km

536 m

145 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Friday 4 September

18°C

12°C

11 %

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